He was a prophet, student of Achiya HaShiloni and teacher of Elisha. He prophesied among the Ten Tribes (a.k.a. the Northern Kingdom of Israel) during the time of King Achav (Ahab); that is, during the time of the First Temple.
Elijah was one prophet in the book of kings.
No, Elijah did not write a book of the Bible. He was a prophet in the Old Testament, primarily featured in the books of 1 Kings and 2 Kings.
In the book of James chapter 5 verse 17 you can read of where the story is told of Elijah and his prayer. In the book of 1 Kings chapter 18 you can read of some of the works of Elijah.
AnswerAccording to 2 Kings, Elijah did not die. He was carried bodily upwards to heaven in a chariot of fire.
There are two instances relating to Elijah and fire from heaven. The first is found in 1 Kings 18; the second is found in 2 Kings 1.
2 Kings chapter 2: God takes Elijah to heaven by way of a whirlwind.
The name Elijah appears 60 times in the books 1 Kings and 2 Kings in the King James Version of the Bible. The name appears 69 times in the NIV translation so the count varies slightly given the translation.
The First book of Kings (from ch.17 onwards). See also 2 Kings ch.1 and ch.2.
Actually Elisha was Elijah's successor. Elisha became prophet when Elijah was taken up to heaven in a chariot. Story is found in the Old Testament in the book of 2nd Kings chapter 2.
2 Kings 2:11 - Then it happened, as they continued on and talked, that suddenly a chariot of fire appeared with horses of fire, and separated the two of them; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.
Elijah went to heaven in a chariot of fire.2 Kings 2:11As they [Elijah and Elisha] were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire and horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up to heaven in a whirlwind.
Enoch: Genesis 5:22 - 24. And Elijah: 2 Kings 2:9 - 12.